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Community Preservation Committee
Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts
18 Main Street, Room 211
Thursday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Present: Henry Kunicki – Chairman, Ron Clark-Member at Large, Ken Weismantel-Planning
Board Representative, Jim Ciriello-Conservation Commission Representative, Dan Terry-Parks
& Recreation Representative, Shannon Reilly-Historical Commission Representative, Al Rogers-
Member at Large, Jeff Doherty-Open Space Preservation Committee, Shannon Soares, Land Use
Administrative Assistant and Jennifer Burke, Principle Planner
Absent:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mr. Kunicki, Chairman
Al Rogers is present at this time
Reorganize:
Chairman Kunicki noted that elections for Chairman and Vice Chair was the first item to discuss
on the agenda.
Mr. Weismantel made a motion to nominate Henry Kunicki as Chairman, the motion was
seconded by Mr. Clark.
The vote 5 in favor, 1 abstention Henry Kunicki
Mr. Weismantel made a motion to nominate Ron Clark as Vice Chair, the motion was seconded
by Mr. Rogers.
The vote 5 in favor, 1 abstention Ron Clark
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
January 16, 2016
Mr. Weismantel made a motion to accept January 16, 2016 meeting minutes as presented, the
motion was seconded by Mr. Rogers. The vote unanimous
Mr. Ciriello made a motion to adopt a rule that Town Council only review applications that have
been approved by the Community Preservation Committee. The motion was withdrawn after Ms.
Burke gave clarification confirming that Town Council only reviews approved CPC projects.
Shannon Reilly is present at this time. The motion was withdrawn
Mr. Ciriello voiced his disapproval of Town council’s decision that CPC funds are not an
acceptable use of funds for historic signage. During a discussion with the board Ms. Reilley
noted that funds were allowed to restore historic signage. The CPC can however spend 10
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percent of funding to place a sign to recognize CPC funds for a project. Chairman Kunicki will
call Stewart Saginar to verify procedures for signage.
Mr. Weismantel would like outstanding holders of CPC funds to come before the board and give
updates on the project; what they are doing and where the project is. He also requests that an
updated list of who has CPC funds be made available. The board agreed that new funds for
projects shouldn’t be given if an individual(s) have unfinished projects funded by the CPC.
The board would like to invite individual(s) applying for CPC funds for the upcoming year to
present plans during September’s CPC meeting. Proposals for new funding should also be
submitted in September for the boards review. Additionally in September the board would like to
review outstanding projects. It was recommended by Mr. Terry that a written narrative for use of
CPC funds be submitted if individual(s) couldn’t attend September’s meeting.
No news of purchase of land
The board noted that in a previous meeting it was agreed that signs for CPC funded projects
would be addressed and inquired about the status. Ms. Burke informed that board that with
recent job changes and staff changes the signs haven’t happened yet. The board would like to see
a proposed list for signage for October.
Mr. Weismantel made a motion to send a Thank You letter to Mr. Sonnett for his years of service
to the CPC board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rogers. The vote unanimous. It was decided
amongst the board that Ms. Burke would compose the letter for the board.
The next meeting for the CPC has been set for September 15, 2016 at 7:30PM
Ms. Reilly made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Clark. The vote unanimous.
Approved: September 15, 2016